M3.2 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 17:38:49 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados on May 21, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-21 17:38:49 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near GREECE (Greece) on May 21, 2025 at 17:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-21 17:38:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.81030, 21.68660

Temperature

14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — deeper than the regional average (14.9 km)

Regional average: 14.9 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 282 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 494 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 499 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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